International Flight Information Manual (Gabon)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Gabon

Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministere des Transport Boite Postale 3974 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 76 08 60 +241 74 71 96 +241 74 71 97
Fax:	+241 74 71 98
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Secretariat General a l'Aviation Civile et Commerciale Boite Postale 2212 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 76 08 60
Fax:	+241 76 38 95
Telex:
AFS:	FFOVYAYX
Cable/SITA:	AVIACIVIL LIBREVILLE
E-mail:
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1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Representation de l'ASECNA Boite Postale 2252 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 73 21 00 +241 73 21 04 +241 73 31 14
Fax:	+241 73 30 95
Telex:
AFS:	FOOVYKYX
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2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Boite Postale 377 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 76 15 51
Fax:	+241 76 15 51
Telex:
AFS:	FOOVYAYX
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3. Customs

Postal address:	Brigade Touristique et de Surveillance Boite Postale 40 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 73 15 73
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4. Immigration

Postal address:	Police de l'Air et des Frontieres Boite Postale 1019 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 73 22 37
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5. Health

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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	ASECNA Bureau de Piste Boite Postale 2252 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 73 21 04 +241 73 31 14
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9A. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Secretariat General a l'Aviation Civile et Commerciale Boite Postale 2212 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 76 08 60
Fax:	+241 76 38 95
Telex:
AFS:	FOOVYAYX
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9B. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Representation de l'ASECNA Boite Postale 2252 Libreville, Gabon
Telephone:	+241 73 21 00 +241 72 31 04 +241 73 31 14
Fax:	+241 73 30 95
Telex:
AFS:	FOOVYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	ASECNA - Service de l'Information Aeronautique 75, rue la Boetie 75008 Paris (France)
Telephone:	+33 1 44 95 07 07
Fax:	+33 1 42 25 73 11
Telex:	DELASEC 644609 F
AFS:	LFPSXKXX
Cable/SITA:	DIRASECNA - PARIS
E-mail:
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2A. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Antananarivo BP 46 - IVATO AEROPORT 105 (Madagascar)
Telephone:	+261 20 22 581 14
Fax:	+261 20 22 328 94
Telex:	222 86
AFS:	FMMMYNYX
Cable/SITA:	NOF - ANTANA
E-mail:
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2B. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Brazzaville BP 660 - Brazzaville (Congo)
Telephone:	+242 82 01 75 ext 1170/1147
Fax:	+242 82 00 50
Telex:
AFS:	FCCCYNYX
Cable/SITA:	NOF - BRAZZAVILLE
E-mail:
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2C. International NOTAM Office

Postal address:	NOF Dakar BP 8155 - Dakar/Yoff (Senegal)
Telephone:	+221 869 23 32 +221 869 23 46 +221 869 22 00/01
Fax:	+221 820 06 00
Telex:
AFS:	GOOOYNUX
Cable/SITA:	NOTOF - DAKAR
E-mail:
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2D. International NOTAM Office

Postal address:	NOF Gabon
Telephone:
Fax:	+241 73 30 95
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
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2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
Libreville TWR/CCR/SIV	+241 73 21 00	+241 73 30 95
Port Gentil TWR	+241 55 20 88	+241 55 37 86

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport	M	R	A	N	E

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

World Aero Data -- Gabon Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

www.ais-asecna.org/en/index.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Direction General de L'Aeronautique Civile, B.P. No. 2212, Libreville, Gabon (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: NONE/TELEX: NONE) at least 5 days prior to departure.

2. Requests must include:

a. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

b. Date and time of entry into the airspace of Gabon.

c. Complete route of flight.

d. Dates, times and airports of arrival and departure.

e. Purpose of flight.

f. Name of aircraft operator.

g. Names and nationalities of pilot, crew and passengers.

h. Type and amount of cargo.

3. Passport and visa required. Visa for a stay of up to 4 months, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, vaccination certificate for yellow fever, letter from sponsor or hotel in Gabon, and $60 fee. Business visas also require company letter. For longer stays and other information call Embassy of the Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., Suite 200, NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/797-1000 or 1021) or the Permanent Mission of the Gabonese Republic to the UN, 18 East 41st St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/686-9720).

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

None.

5. ASECNA

Postal address:	Direction Generale de l'ASECNA 32 Avenue Jean-Jaures Boite Postale 3144 Dakar, Senegal
Telephone:	+221 849 66 00
Fax:	+221 823 46 54
Telex:	ASECNA SG 51680 SG 61261 GS
AFS:	GOOVXKXX
Cable/SITA:
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Postal address:	Direction de l'Exploitation de l'ASECNA 32 Avenue Jean-Jaures Boite Postale 3144 Dakar, Senegal
Telephone:	+221 823 28 30 +221 849 66 00
Fax:	+221 823 28 30 +221 823 54 44
Telex:
AFS:	GOOVXKXE
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Postal address:	Service de l'Information Aeronautique de l'ASECNA 75 rue la Boetie 75008 Paris, France
Telephone:	+33 1 44 95 07 07
Fax:	+33 1 42 25 73 11
Telex:	644609 F
AFS:	LFPSXKXX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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6. BNI

Postal address:	Bureau NOTAM International d'Antananarivo Boite Postale 46 Ivato, Madagascar
Telephone:	+261 20 22 581 13 +261 20 22 581 14
Fax:	+261 20 22 328 94
Telex:	22286
AFS:	FMMMYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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Postal address:	Bureau NOTAM International de l'Afrique Centrale Boite Postale 660 Brazzaville, Congo
Telephone:	+242 82 01 75 ext 1170/1147
Fax:	+242 82 00 50
Telex:
AFS:	FCCCYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Postal address:	Bureau NOTAM International de l'Ouest Africain Boite Postale 8155 Dakar/Yoff, Senegal
Telephone:	+221 869 23 46 +221 869 23 32 +221 869 22 00 +221 869 22 01
Fax:	+221 820 06 00
Telex:	NOTOF DAKAR
AFS:	GOOOYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	senegalbni@asecna.org
WWW:

Updated: 20040903

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